The Game of the Week

On the road again. This time to Boise Idaho to watch my nephew, JJ Hyde, guide his football team to another victory. He captains the offense as QB, also plays defense and is known to kick the ball now and then as well. It was so much fun to be there with about thirty family members cheering on our Hyde athletes. McKay plays on the JV team and helps out on Varsity as well. Go JJ and KK!

Why Wyatt?

Why hang out with Wyatt?
Why not?
Check out these fun photos with Mr. Wy.
It is so easy to get a smile out of WW.

Just can't let go of summer

Hugh and I took advantage of Labor Day weekend and headed for Coronado Island (just across the bay from San Diego.) This is a sweet little Hawaii wannabe. Lots of palm trees, tropical breezes, laid back little beach town. Our hotel even had flamingos hanging out in their lagoon. Lots to love here evidenced by the views above from our hotel balcony. Hugh could rollerblade to his hearts content, followed dutifully by yours truly. We walked, bladed or biked everywhere. We even kayaked part way around the island. The symphony played every night just across the bay and ended with the 1812 Overture and lots of fireworks for which we had a front-row seat. We also spent lots of time reading and relaxing. Coronado was delightful, but I will admit...it's fun to be with Hugh anywhere.

Hi from Buzz Lightyear!

Yes, we visited Disneyland all by ourselves. I know it seems weird to go with no kids and no grandkids, but we managed to have fun with just the two of us.

Anchors Aweigh my boys

While lazing away the days on Coronado Island, we decided to visit the Naval Museum now housed on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier now docked in the beautiful San Diego Bay/Harbor. What an interesting day.

I really felt like a big ole SALUTE as we boarded the ship.

No, this is not a sneak photo of Hugh. The Midway museum has various Naval mannequins to help visitors get the full uhhh experience.

This is the operations room where the pilots would come to hear what targets they were to drop bombs on that day. Note, every seat has an ashtray.


No, this isn't Hugh either. But it could be. With 5,000 sailors onboard, they also needed doctors, dentists and surgical suites. The captain made an effort to find calm waters when a surgery was in progress.

Dozens of airplanes and helicopters covered the flight deck. It was so interesting to learn the history and purpose of each type of aircraft. American ingenuity at its finest.